Rob Zombie is an American singer, songwriter, film director, and screenwriter. Zombie first rose to fame as the founder of the band White Zombie, which formed in the mid-1980s and released four studio albums before disbanding in 1998. He then began a solo career, releasing his debut album as a solo artist in 1998. Over the course of his solo career Rob Zombie has released six studio albums, one live album, and two remix albums. Along with his music career, Rob Zombie has also released six feature films between 2003 and 2019 – most recently 3 From Hell. In addition, Zombie has directed music videos and composed soundtracks for films, aside from his own. He is known for his horror-inspired visuals and varied musical styles, which have been credited for reviving the heavy metal genre.